Origin
Syracuse, NY
Afternoon in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
267 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 51m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syracuse, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
North New Hyde Park, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Syracuse, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY covers 267 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Genesee Street, Almond Street, I 81 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.5 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 24m drive with frequent turns across 267 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Genesee Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syracuse, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Almond Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Genesee Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and North New Hyde Park, NY.
1
Start on South State Street
10 ft
·
6 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Genesee Street
3
Turn right onto Almond Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Almond Street
4
Turn slight right
295 ft
·
5 sec
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 81 South
6
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
7
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
8
Continue straight
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
11
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
17
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
18
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
19
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
20
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
21
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
22
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
23
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
25
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
26
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
27
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
28
Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
29
Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
30
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
31
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
32
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
33
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
34
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Hillside Avenue
35
Turn right onto Lakeville Road
128 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lakeville Road
36
Turn left
121 ft
·
9 sec
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.5 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.5 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North New Hyde Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Syracuse, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Syracuse, NY
This is one driving day of about 267 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Syracuse, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.5 mi from Syracuse, NY · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.5 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North New Hyde Park, NY
The final approach into North New Hyde Park, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North New Hyde Park, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.47 one way
$86.93 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $47.10 | $94.21 |
| premium | $4.88 | $51.33 | $102.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.32 | $118.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.1 | 0 | $28.03 | $12.82 |
| Efficient EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.36 | $10.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.8 | 1 | $37.38 | $17.09 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North New Hyde Park, NY
Afternoon in North New Hyde Park on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
134 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Syracuse, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY covers 267 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Genesee Street, Almond Street, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.5 miles from Syracuse, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syracuse, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Syracuse, NY to North New Hyde Park, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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